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A 'parmo', otherwise knows as a 'parmesan'. Is often a flattened piece of meat, whether it be chicken breast, pork, or in some cases, beef, coated in a white starchy-like sauce coated with Cheese (often parmesan or chedder cheese, not to be mistaken with the disgusting parmesan cheese).

Sometimes there are variations, such as different cheeses, or the addition of bolognese on top of the aforementioned meats.

This type of meal is a North Eastern dish not limited to Middlesbrough, but also found in neighbouring towns and cities alike and is favoured by many.

It is often served with chips and/or salad.

Person: "I would like a parmo please my good man"
Takeaway Merchant: "Certainly sir, half or full?"
Person: "Half please, I can't manage a full one right now, chicken with three cheeses"
Takeaway Merchant: "Certainly sir, please take a seat."
Person: "Thank you kindly"

A parmesan, otherwise knows as a parmo. Is a flattened piece of meat, whether it be chicken breast, pork, or in some cases beef; coated in a white starchy-like sauce; coated with cheese (often parmesan or chedder cheese) a 'parmo' or 'parmesan' is not to be mistaken with the disgusting parmesan cheese).

Sometimes there are variations, such as different cheeses, or the addition of bolognese on top of the aforementioned meats (along with the cheese). They are often sold as 'half' or 'full' depending on whether or not you want a whole chicken's worth of meat (usually a measure of two flattened chicken breasts).

This type of meal is a North Eastern dish, found in England and not limited to (but common in) Middlesbrough, but also found in neighbouring towns and cities alike and is favoured by many. The chance is great that you will not find it in central Newcastle or London.

It is often served with chips and/or salad with further toppings of; salad cream, garlic, chilli or barbeque sauce. Depending on your preference. The price can vary from as little as £4.00 up to £7.00

Person: "I would like a parmesan please my good man"
Takeaway Merchant: "Certainly sir, half or full?"
Person: "Half please, I can't manage a full one right now, chicken with three cheeses"
Takeaway Merchant: "Certainly sir, please take a seat."
Person: "Thank you kindly"

David Harrison: "From this day forth, all you students will be known as this little word I invented, computist. Archaeologists have their words, as do many others. It's not fair that we're left out!"
Students: "Whatever Dave, get on with the lecture!"